Small Business University

Find Startup Money for Your New Business

Starting a new business requires start up money and while you may have a portion of the money you need you’ll likely need to find funding for the balance elsewhere. There are a number of sources available to you.

Small Business Grants: Entrepreneurs generally have limited funds and their access to capital can be significantly stifled. There are a number of small business grants available to entrepreneurs and you should take the time to become familiar with them. You may be pleasantly surprised to learn what grants could benefit your business.

Investors: There are plenty of investors out there that are looking to invest in a great business idea. Investors can take some work to find but they are definitely worth the effort, because it’s one way to get your new business off the ground that you may not otherwise be able to do. There can be a one or more investors.

Debt Financing: Debt financing means you borrow money from a lending institute of some sort. The amount is based on a number of factors. Small businesses often turn to bank loans to get the working capital they need to get their new business off the grounds. The bank loan may be based on your personal credit score. It may be secured or unsecured.

Small Business Administration Loans: The SBA facilitates loans for small business however there are no grants here, nor does it directly issues startup loans. Rather the Small Business Administration loan program is a guarantor for small business that wants to borrow from a traditional lender.

Startup Financing – Some individuals, companies, and lending institutes focus on offering funds for startup of new business, and many times to businesses that might consider the business venture as high risk.

Angel Investors – This is a group of investors that are willing to fund new small business ventures. An angel investor can help your company move to the next level.

Venture Capital Firms – They provide equity but then require a high return on their investment three to five years later. They tend to finance companies that have the likelihood of significant growth. They do not generally invest in small business unless they see that type of potential.

When starting a new business startup capital is essential to getting that business off the ground. By understanding the options available to you, you can make the right choice for capital for your business.